Weekend barbecues, birthday celebrations and family reunions are in full swing, so up your grill game from basic to bold with a few ideas to leave your guests wanting more.Step outside your comfort zone and create some "wow-worthy" dishes with big flavors with these recipes from McCormick and chef Roger Mooking from Cooking Channel's "Man, Fire, Food."Get started with these ideas: * Once ribs are grilled until tender, use a sharp knife to carefully slit skin on the back of each rib for easier bone removal. * Make a giant cheese-stuffed burger by lining a 9-inch round cake pan with foil. Add in half of the ground beef followed by a cheese layer. Top with remaining ground beef and shake on seasoning for maximum flavor. * Brine pork chops in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours before grilling to infuse with flavor and help make tender and juicy. Top with caramelized apples cooked in a cast-iron skillet.Wednesday, August 8, 2018

The 2018 Indiana State Fair kicks off last Friday and runs through Aug. 19. To showcase agriculture's importance, the Indiana State Department of Agricul-ture is hosting a variety of events around the fairgrounds this year.

Change into your cardigans and sneakers and join us for a special kickoff of the documentary film about Mr. Rogers, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?," on Friday, August 10, at 5:30pm. This special event is co-presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Council for Youth Development and Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center.

Allman Brothers fans in the Madison, Ind. area will be treated to a big show when an Allman Brothers "Live at the Fillmore East" tribute show comes to Red Bicycle Hall on Aug. 3. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the hall, located at 125 E. Main St., Madison. A full bar will be available.

As one of the most beloved comedians of the 20th century, it's no surprise plans were soon afoot to commemorate the life of Red Skelton after his death in 1997. While it took many years to raise funding and complete construction, the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy opened five years ago this summer in Vincennes, Indiana - Red's hometown.

Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation created National Ernie Pyle Day and the United States Senate agreed to a resolution proposed by Indiana Senators Todd Young and Joe Donnelly designating August 3, 2018 as National Ernie Pyle Day.